Swedish Meatballs
Nutrivore Score: 211
Ingredients
Ingredients (meatballs)
- 1 pound ground beef (grass-fed, if possible)
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt or to taste
Ingredients (Gravy)
- 1 cup chicken broth (homemade, if possible)
- 1/2 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot starch
Instructions
For the Meatballs
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add oil and onion and sauté until completely cooked, approximately 10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl by hand. Form 1 ½” meatballs by hand and place on prepared baking sheet (approximately 15 meatballs).
- Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, or until cooked through.
For the Gravy
- Place broth and butter in the skillet that the onions were cooked in. Stir in the arrowroot powder. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
- Stir frequently until thick, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Toss meatballs in gravy (including any juices from the baking sheet)
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Swedish Meatballs
Amount per Serving
Calories
403
% Daily Value*
Fat
25
g
38
%
Saturated Fat
9
g
56
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
12
g
Cholesterol
229
mg
76
%
Sodium
551
mg
24
%
Potassium
605
mg
17
%
Carbohydrates
7
g
2
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
35
g
70
%
Vitamin A
243
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
53
mg
5
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.